. >> well, i also think when you see the election of people like elizabeth warren, like bill de blasio, and others that ran unashamedly as progressives and liberals, it also puts a lot of pressure and it gives a lot of room depending on who it is in the center. >> i think that's right. and i think the lack of really strong progressive voice has hurt president obama. obamacare is not a radical program. obamacare is based on republican ideas. it's trying to keep the private insurance market alive. republicans used to be for these ideas until president obama was for them. and with progressives out there saying, look, there are other ways to do this including single payer. it helps sort of condition -- it helps people to see that this is really a very moderate way to try to get health insurance to people. >> e.j. dionne, thank ifs for your time tonight. have a great weekend and happy new year to you. >> and happy new year to you. thank you. >>> coming up, the police video of george zimmerman's girlfriend. what she originally told them about the alleged domestic disturbance. >>> but first,